Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

@article{Rossignol2011MelatoninIA,
  title={Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta‐analysis},
  author={Daniel A Rossignol and Richard Eugene Frye},
  journal={Developmental Medicine \& Child Neurology},
  year={2011},
  volume={53}
}
  • D. Rossignol, R. Frye
  • Published 1 September 2011
  • Medicine, Psychology, Biology
  • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Aim  The aim of this study was to investigate melatonin‐related findings in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders, not otherwise specified. 
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